Best of S.F. Pride

Bust out your rainbow flags and colorful costumes because the 2015 S.F. Pride weekend is here! Locals and visitors take to the streets around Market and the Civic Center on June 27 and 28 (the parade is Sunday, June 28).

Rainbow pride flags were everywhere at the 2014 event. The annual Gay Pride parade on Market Street was held in San Francisco, Calif. Sunday June 29, 2014, and the theme was "Color Our World With Pride."

Rainbow pride flags were everywhere at the 2014 event. The annual Gay Pride parade on Market Street was held in San Francisco, Calif. Sunday June 29, 2014, and the theme was "Color Our World With Pride."

June 25, 1972: After a small parade with a few dozen participants in 1970, and then a year off, the 1972 Christopher Street West parade (named after the site of the Stonewall rebellion) started the Pride parade tradition as we know it. Crowd estimates were 54,000, and they all appear to be in this photo -- taken from the steps of City Hall. less

June 25, 1972: After a small parade with a few dozen participants in 1970, and then a year off, the 1972 Christopher Street West parade (named after the site of the Stonewall rebellion) started the Pride parade ... more

Photo: Greg Peterson, The Chronicle, 1972

June 25, 1972: After a small parade with a few dozen participants... Photo-1879842.65415 - GreenwichTime

Many were dressed for the hot weather as they gathered on Market Street. The annual Gay Pride parade on Market Street was held in San Francisco, Calif. Sunday June 29, 2014 and the theme was "Color Our World With Pride." less

Many were dressed for the hot weather as they gathered on Market Street. The annual Gay Pride parade on Market Street was held in San Francisco, Calif. Sunday June 29, 2014 and the theme was "Color Our World ... more

An Marie Rodgers (left) and Jewlia Eisenberg wait on their motorcycle for the LGBT Pride Parade to start on Market St. in San Francisco, CA. When asked about their costume choice, Rodgers said they thought it would be fun to go as "Super Gay." less

An Marie Rodgers (left) and Jewlia Eisenberg wait on their motorcycle for the LGBT Pride Parade to start on Market St. in San Francisco, CA. When asked about their costume choice, Rodgers said they thought it ... more

A member of the Grand Marshal "Mama" Sandy Reinhardt and Leather Pride-San Francisco Bay Area float is painted to look like a caged cat during the 31st annual San Francisco Pride in 2001 .

A member of the Grand Marshal "Mama" Sandy Reinhardt and Leather Pride-San Francisco Bay Area float is painted to look like a caged cat during the 31st annual San Francisco Pride in 2001 .

Photo: KAT WADE

A member of the Grand Marshal "Mama" Sandy Reinhardt and... Photo-2482700.65415 - GreenwichTime

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The Golden Gate wrestling group was represented by Calvin who carried Jenni part of the way on Market St. in 2007.
The annual LGBT Pride Parade took over Market Street Sunday as thousands watched nearly 200 groups parade. less

The Golden Gate wrestling group was represented by Calvin who carried Jenni part of the way on Market St. in 2007.
The annual LGBT Pride Parade took over Market Street Sunday as thousands watched nearly 200 ... more

Photo: Brant Ward

The Golden Gate wrestling group was represented by Calvin who... Photo-2694808.65415 - GreenwichTime

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A recently married couple from Sacramento rode their bike-for-two at the Gay Pride Parade in 2002. Sharie Lesniak, left, and Kymberly Adams had a Just Married sign on the back of their bike.

A recently married couple from Sacramento rode their bike-for-two at the Gay Pride Parade in 2002. Sharie Lesniak, left, and Kymberly Adams had a Just Married sign on the back of their bike.

Photo: BRANT WARD

A recently married couple from Sacramento rode their bike-for-two... Photo-2193881.65415 - GreenwichTime